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Latvia will not increase combat readiness in connection with the exercises of Russia and Belarus
The verification of the reaction forces of the Union State will end with the exercises "Allied Determination - 2022", which will be held from February 10 to 20
Latvia currently has no plans to increase the combat readiness of the armed forces in connection with the upcoming joint military exercises of the units of Belarus and Russia. This was stated by the commander of the National Armed Forces of the Republic Leonid Kalnins.
A group of US senators asks Biden to give Ukraine maximum access to American intelligence
A group of U.S. senators from the Intelligence Committee called on President Joe Biden to make sure that the United States shares as much intelligence as possible with Ukraine.
Russia and Belarus have launched joint exercises "Allied Resolve-2022"
Russia and Belarus have launched joint military exercises "Allied Resolve-2022", the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
The Russian military in Syria helped to reduce the split in the country
With the mediation of officers of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the warring parties in the Syrian province of Rif-Damascus, the process of settling the status of residents and deserters continues. On Thursday, February 10, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reports.
In Poland, they were afraid of the threat of the Russian An-2
Defence24 was told that Russian An-2 biplanes could pose a threat to Ukraine
Russian light multipurpose AN-2 aircraft converted into drones may pose a threat to Ukraine, according to the Polish edition of Defence24.
Spain opposed preventive sanctions against Russia
El Mundo (Spain): Albares did not talk about the supply of weapons to Ukraine
The Spanish Foreign Minister visited Kiev, El Mundo reports. During a joint press conference with Ukrainian Minister Kuleba, he said that Madrid opposes preventive sanctions against Russia and supports the idea of a diplomatic solution to the situation.
Four more planes with American paratroopers arrived in Poland
At least four American military transport aircraft C-17A Globemaster III with units from the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army arrived in Poland on Tuesday, according to Western aviation resources.
A detachment of large amphibious ships of the Russian Navy proceeded through the Bosphorus to the Black Sea
Three large landing ships of the Baltic Fleet - "Korolev", "Minsk" and "Kaliningrad" - passed through the Bosphorus from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea, follows from the data of Istanbul information sites that publish photos of ships that passed through the strait.
France, Germany and Poland issued a joint statement in which they noted their readiness for dialogue with Russia on security in Europe
France, Germany and Poland - countries of the Weimar triangle - issued a statement in which he called on Russia to start a dialogue on the issues of security on the European continent.
SF Marines destroyed a simulated enemy at a training ground near Murmansk
The marines of the Northern Fleet destroyed the forces of a conditional enemy at a training ground near the village of Sputnik in the Murmansk region. This was announced on Wednesday, February 9, by the Russian Defense Ministry.
19Fortyfive: Russia's tactical nuclear weapons have become a puzzle for NATO
American officer Brent Eastwood in an article for 19Fortyfive spoke about Moscow's military advantage over the North Atlantic Alliance.
Su-35S have worked out the interception of air targets during the inspection of the forces of the Union State
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that Russian fighters took up combat duty to protect the air borders at the Baranovichi airfield
Russian Su-35S fighters took up combat duty to protect the air borders and worked out the interception of air targets as part of the verification of the reaction forces of the Union State. This was reported to journalists on Wednesday in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Taiwan intends to purchase PAC-3 MSE missiles in the USA
According to the Taiwan News newspaper, Taiwan's Ministry of Defense plans to purchase an additional batch of PAC-3 MSE (Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement) missiles manufactured by Lockheed Martin in 2025-2026 to enhance the capabilities of the air defense system/ABOUT countries.
British Defense Minister Wallace will visit Moscow on February 11, plans to meet with Shoigu - British Embassy
British Defense Minister Ben Wallace will visit Moscow on Friday, a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu is planned, the British Embassy in Moscow told Interfax.
Minsk said that preparations for the Russian-Belarusian exercises are proceeding as openly as possible
Preparations for the Russian-Belarusian exercises "Allied Resolve-2022" are proceeding as openly as possible, Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Sergei Aleinik said in an address to the participants of the conference "Collective Security in a new era: the experience and prospects of the CSTO" in Moscow.
Moscow urges Washington not to bring the situation to a standstill by supplying THAAD to Ukraine - Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation
Moscow hopes that the escalation of the situation in Ukraine will not reach the need for a military response from Russia
Russia hopes that the escalation of the situation in Ukraine will not reach the need for a military response from Moscow, calls on the United States not to bring the situation to a standstill with the supply of anti-missile systems, said Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin.
CSTO Secretary General Zas: the organization is ready to engage in a security dialogue if necessary
The CSTO is ready to join the negotiations between Russia and the West on security guarantees, if there is such a need, but now it is not, said the Secretary General of the CSTO Stanislav Zas.
Ambassador in Minsk Gryzlov: the exercises of Russia and Belarus do not exceed the established limits of troops
The exercises of the Russian Federation and Belarus do not exceed the limits of troops established by international agreements, Russian Ambassador to Minsk Boris Gryzlov said.
Russian Embassy in Washington: The United States interprets the concept of indivisible security one-sidedly, highlighting the right of countries to choose military alliances
Russian Embassy in Washington: The US ignores the obligation not to strengthen its security at the expense of the security of other states
The Russian Embassy in Washington positively assesses the readiness of the United States to discuss the principle of indivisible security, but notes its one-sided interpretation and focus on the right of countries to choose military alliances.
The CSTO Secretary General stated the need to further strengthen the Tajik-Afghan border
Strengthening the borders with Afghanistan is still a priority, although there is no direct military threat from the Taliban (the Taliban movement is recognized as a terrorist organization and banned in the Russian Federation) now, the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) said Stanislav Zas.























